The world is too hot for me tonight. I have blisters on my heart from witnessing so much sadness around me. The heat rises from the pains of humanity and I suffer from heatstroke. I feel the fire, Fires all around. Some are oh so near, While others flame on distant shores. The stories ofContinueContinue reading “Blister”
Category Archives: Words
Blue horizon
Photo by Dominika Roseclay on Pexels.com I treasure the solitude of standing in the waves and looking at a mirrored horizon.It lifts my soul and reminds me that there are so many directions my heart can go.
Bravery
You encouraged me right when I wasn’t I should do this. I took your words and pressed them to my frantic heart. You reminded me that bravery is allowedAnd bravery has its own rewards. So I opened up and pour out what was hidden and packed away. In doing so I discovered so much aboutContinueContinue reading “Bravery”
The Guardian (with audio)
Full image credit to Su Jian I am the guardian of your secrets The ones you keep inside The truth of who you really are All the things you try to hide I do not judge concealed thoughts Or the secrets that you carry You can tell me anything I’ll listen without commentary I keep confessions safe and sound I protect themContinueContinue reading “The Guardian (with audio)”
Let it loose
Original image by Yuumei 100 word story Perhaps it’s time to break out of your self-imposed prison. You have spent too long living in darkness and keeping yourself small. You weren’t made for the shadows; you were made to dispel them. You were meant to shine and illuminate the way for others. Feel your innerContinueContinue reading “Let it loose”
Summer is
Image from Pinterest Summer is coming, the heat is rising sweat glistens on my skin as a storm-bird sings prophecies Relief is coming, feet dipping lazily into a shining pool carols carry on the warm breeze Dinnertime is coming, it’s getting too hot to eatI choose a cool drink and seasonal treats Harvest is coming,ContinueContinue reading “Summer is”
Simple (Published)
Image from Pinterest I know my words are too simple– My wholehearted “I love you” falls short any time I write it. Yet I feel compelled to release what’s dwelling inside my heart lest it consumes me. I don’t have an elegant pen like others who write perfect poems made up of perfect words enough to makeContinueContinue reading “Simple (Published)”
Exactly
When you walked through the door I fell onto your strong shoulder crying out an avalanche of tears and pain. Your chest caught every drop as I poured out my heart. You held me so securelywhispering understanding reassurances into my hair. It was exactly what I needed.You were exactly what I needed.
Burning grief (with audio)
Image from Pinterest I felt like throwing my own heart across the room– anything to get away from the burning anger inside my chest. As I sat there, with waves pulsing through my heart I realised– it wasn’t anger after all it was my pain my lingering loneliness and enduring exhaustion. I was burning upContinueContinue reading “Burning grief (with audio)”
Ode to Old Love
Image from Pinterest As our love grows through the decades, Changing from when we met in our prime, And the light from our aging eyes fades Our connection only strengthens with time. We have such a long complex history But with each other we are secure, To stay together this long is certainly rare. WhenContinueContinue reading “Ode to Old Love”
Secret Thoughts Within 